Physical Education – Class XII – Student Support Material (SSM 2025–26)

SECTION A – Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)

Section A mainly checks your basic understanding of key concepts related to sports event management. These questions focus on definitions, formulas, and factual knowledge.

In this section, students are expected to understand:

1️⃣ Functions of Sports Event Management

You should clearly know the five major functions:

Planning – Deciding in advance what needs to be done.

Organising – Arranging resources and implementing the plan.

Staffing – Selecting suitable people for different responsibilities.

Directing – Guiding and motivating people.

Controlling – Monitoring activities and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Questions may ask which of these are parts of sports management or what planning means.

2️⃣ Committees and Their Responsibilities

You must know the different committees formed before, during, and after a sports event such as:

Organising Committee

Registration Committee

Technical Committee

Finance Committee

Boarding & Lodging Committee

Prize Distribution Committee

MCQs test which committee handles specific tasks like:

Preparing fixtures

Arranging medals

Managing funds

Conducting events on the ground

3️⃣ Types of Tournaments

You should understand:

Knock-out Tournament

League (Round Robin) Tournament

Combination Tournament

Important formulas are also tested:

Knockout matches = N – 1

League matches = N(N–1)/2

Questions may also test understanding of:

Seeding

Bye

Fixture

4️⃣ Intramural and Extramural

You must know:

Intramural – Within the institution

Extramural – Between institutions

Section A focuses on testing your clarity of definitions and basic applications.

SECTION B – Very Short and Short Answer Questions (2–3 Marks)

Section B checks your conceptual understanding and ability to explain briefly but clearly.

✳️ Important Areas Covered

1️⃣ Meaning of Planning in Sports

Planning is the development of a strategy to achieve objectives effectively. It ensures smooth functioning and proper coordination of the event.

2️⃣ Knock-out Tournament

Also called elimination tournament.
Once a team loses, it is eliminated.
It requires fewer matches and less time.

Advantages include:

Less expenditure

Fewer officials required

Quick completion

3️⃣ League Tournament

In a league tournament, every team plays against every other team.

There are two types:

Single League – Each team plays once.

Double League – Each team plays twice.

Students may be asked to calculate number of matches or rounds.

4️⃣ Seeding and Bye

Seeding means placing strong teams in such a way that they do not meet in early rounds.

Bye allows a team to move to the next round without playing.

These concepts are frequently asked in short answer questions.

5️⃣ Committees and Their Roles

Students must explain roles like:

Technical Committee supervises officials and prepares fixtures.

Finance Committee manages budget.

Registration Committee collects entries.

6️⃣ Intramural Objectives

Objectives include:

Encouraging participation

Developing sportsmanship

Promoting social interaction

Section B focuses on explanation in simple and clear language.

SECTION C – Long Answer / Case Study Questions (4 Marks)

Section C requires deeper understanding and application-based answers.

1. Detailed Explanation of Committees

Students must explain:

Pre-Tournament duties

During Tournament responsibilities

Post-Tournament tasks

For example:

Organising Committee

Handles complete event planning from start to finish.

Technical Committee

Manages fixtures, rules, referees, results, and equipment.

Finance Committee

Prepares budget, tracks expenses, and prepares final financial report.

These explanations must be structured and detailed.

2. Drawing Fixtures

Students may be asked to:

Draw knock-out fixtures

Draw league fixtures (Cyclic or Staircase method)

For example:
If there are 6 teams in a league:
Number of matches = 6(6–1)/2 = 15 matches
Number of rounds = 5

You must show proper calculation steps.

3. Types of Combination Tournaments

There are four types:

Knockout cum League

League cum Knockout

Knockout cum Knockout

League cum League

Students must explain structure and give examples.

4. Intramural vs Extramural (Comparative Explanation)

Intramural:

Conducted within the institution

Promotes participation

Extramural:

Conducted between institutions

Provides exposure and competition

5. Case Study Questions

You may be given a situation like:
A school organizing Sports Day.
You must identify:

Required committees

Responsibilities

Correct tournament type

This section checks practical understanding.